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Cheaper alternatives to Orel Mangala

CM/CDMOlympique Lyonnais · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitOrel Mangala's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Orel Mangala are Kevin Sessa, Eric Ebimbe, Jacopo Fazzini. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 83/100 as a match at about €800k, below Orel Mangala's ~€8.6m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Orel Mangala

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Kevin Sessasimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim23€800k8383
2Eric Ebimbesimilar↗Eintracht Frankfurt23€6.5m8382
3Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗Empoli21€8.2m8880
4Himad Abdellisimilar↗Angers25€4.6m8480
5Abdou Harrouisimilar↗Frosinone25€1.6m8279
6Edu Expósitosimilar↗Espanyol29€4.5m8279
7Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗Darmstadt 9826€800k8179
8Julian Justvansimilar↗Darmstadt 9825€2.1m8179
9Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗Venezia22€4.5m8079
10Julien Ponceausimilar↗Lorient23€1.8m8679
11Florian Neuhaussimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach26€2.7m7979
12Arne Maiersimilar↗FC Augsburg24€1.4m8179

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Orel Mangala

1. Kevin Sessa1. FC Heidenheim83/100

≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90

2. Eric EbimbeEintracht Frankfurt82/100

≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90

3. Jacopo FazziniEmpoli80/100

≈ 100% Orel Mangala · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Orel Mangala?

Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Orel Mangala.

Who is the best-value alternative to Orel Mangala?

Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €800k.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Orel Mangala?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Orel Mangala's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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